CVE-2018-21162: OS Command Injection
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6400 before 1.0.0.78, EX6200 before 1.0.3.86, EX7000 before 1.0.0.64, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.6, R6400 before 1.0.1.12, R6700 before 1.0.1.16, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7100LG before 1.0.0.42, R7300DST before 1.0.0.44, R7900 before 1.0.1.12, R8000 before 1.0.3.36, R8300 before 1.0.2.74, R8500 before 1.0.2.74, WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.14, and WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.48.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21162?
CVE-2018-21162 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on certain NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2018-21162?
The affected devices include D6400 before 1.0.0.78, EX6200 before 1.0.3.86, EX7000 before 1.0.0.64, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.6, R6400 before 1.0.1.12, R6700 before 1.0.1.16, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, and R7100LG before 1.0.0.42.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21162?
The severity of CVE-2018-21162 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-21162?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2018-21162 by injecting and executing arbitrary commands on the affected NETGEAR devices.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21162?
Yes, NETGEAR has released firmware updates to mitigate the vulnerability. It is recommended to update the firmware of the affected devices to the latest available version.